Elsa Malakoff Maxey

KP George is sworn in as Fort Bend County Judge on Jan. 1 by 387th District Court Judge Brenda Mullinix. George and other local judges and officials who were elected Nov. 6 attended a swearing-in ceremony at the Fort Bend County Justice Center. George became the first South Asian to become a county judge in Texas. (Photo by Elsa Malakoff Maxey) … [Read more...] about Historic honor

The Sugar Land Rotary Fall Classic Casino Night was held Saturday honoring first responders at Safari Texas Ranch. Guests at this table are visited by members of a Houston dance troop. County Commissioner James Patterson had just wrapped up an entertaining live auction benefitting local charities. A message by Rotary Club President Margie Connolly acknowledged the community’s … [Read more...] about Classic Casino Night

The Back to School themed social of the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation’s Friends on Aug. 9 kicked off with a school bell and featured trailblazing retired educator Rita Drabek, who was Fort Bend ISD’s first female principal.
Mary Willis, who served as the facilitator during the commentary, touched on Drabek’s career highlights while FBISD Trustee Grayle James connected the … [Read more...] about SLHF Friends treated to back to school history

“This community has a great big place in my heart,” said George Foundation’s Director of Community Engagement Dee Koch (center) at her “Adventure Awaits” retirement party last Thursday, held at the new Infinity Ballroom at Safari Texas. Koch, who joined the George Foundation in 1988, founded its Youth in Philanthropy and the Leadership Excellence programs. Her daughter Kelly … [Read more...] about Koch retires from George Foundation

Missouri City Mayor Allen Owen and his wife, Jane, who are dedicated supporters of the Oyster Creek Rotary Club’s fundraisers, enjoyed Saturday’s fish fry and shrimp boil at the Community Center on Texas Parkway. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit scholarship programs, the Arc of Fort Bend, Project SMILE and many nonprofit organizations. Bill Petticrew, vice president of the … [Read more...] about Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil